Three cows in Clay County, Missouri cause three-car crash
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Clay County Sheriff’s Office released a statement on Facebook Thursday morning about a three car-injury crash caused by three cows on April 6. And this isn’t the first time the county has received a report like this.
Officers said the crash occurred around 10:30 a.m. last Saturday on 69 Highway, near NE 112th Street in Liberty, Missouri. The three cows were not struck by the cars, but did cause the crash after drivers tried to avoid them.
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According to the sheriff’s office, they have had six calls since Saturday about livestock — ranging from pigs to horses — out in roadways.
The report comes only a few days after a goat, now famously known as Chug, was spotted under a bridge near the Kansas City Zoo on Monday.
The goat was rescued in a collaborative effort by the Kansas City Fire Department and the KC Pet Project, and was later taken to a shelter for observation and rest.
According to a Facebook post from the KC Pet Project, Chug was taken in as a stray with the organization in March, but was soon adopted by a family. Not long after arriving at his new home, Chug jumped the fence and escaped, leading him to the East 63rd Street and Lewis Road bridge. The place where he gained stardom.
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After making headlines, a family reached out to the KC Pet Project and said their goat, who had similar markings to Chug, was stolen in February. They were soon reunited and Chug returned home with his former family.
Although Chug’s story ended happily, we don’t know what the status is for the owners of the three cows.
According to a publication, written by Agricultural Business Specialist Joe Koenen, for the University of Missouri-Columbia, farmers can legally be held liable for the damages caused by their animals and livestock.
“If you are negligent in maintaining your fences and allow your animals to escape onto the highway, your liability exposure is increased,” Koenen said.
“You are also liable if your fences are in good repair but you keep animals you know are capable of jumping or breaking out of them.”
The Clay County Sheriff’s Office has not reported that the owners of the cows will be held liable for the three-car crash. But FOX4 will keep you updated on this story with the latest details.
